By Wayne Turmel In a virtual class the other day, we got into a big discussion about how people know what we’re doing when we aren’t in the office, and how managers and co-workers are supposed to be mind readers. “If they’re supposed to be at work, and their status says they’re working, why don’t
Working from home certainly lends itself to working in your PJs or logging a few hours right from your bed, but it’s not always in your best interest. In fact, for most people, routine and structure are ideal for a productive workday. That starts with creating a workstation that maximizes your efficiency, cuts down on
Today is the beginning of an 8-part series designed to help you be a better employee and therefore a better leader. And today we’ll dig deeper into how to be more focused and less distracted. https://youtu.be/Jre5LDb-xHw?rel=0&showinfo=0 Tweet it out: The best employees – and leaders – are more focused and less distracted. @KevinEikenberry From This
By Wayne Turmel We’re going to give you three pieces of business advice, and we want you to pick out the one that you probably haven’t heard lately, and probably ignore. Eat that frog first. Eat that elephant one bite at a time. Eat your lunch. (That’s it, no disgusting animals involved, just eat your
By Wayne Turmel When you or someone on your team work from home, little things can mean the difference between being productive, and slogging through a check list. Routine is surprisingly important, and a simple task is a great way to start. So here’s a question: Have you made your bed this morning? If you’re
A recent comment by Lisa Bodell, my Remarkable Leadership Podcast guest, has gotten me seriously thinking about how we spend our time, and more specifically, how we can best spend our time. Tweet it out: Remarkable leaders focus on their contribution more than racing the clock. @KevinEikenberry From This Episode: Listen to the Remarkable Leadership
There are more distractions in our lives today than ever before and harnessing our thoughts and being present is extremely difficult. Fortunately, it’s not impossible. Check out today’s video for just a few reasons why leaders need to be present and mindful of the current moment – and what it can mean to your effectiveness
Most organizations still require managers to conduct annual evaluations. We recommend offering more frequent, timely feedback to improve and maintain performance. Still, if the annual review is one of your jobs requirements, you can’t avoid it. As a new leader, it can be pretty overwhelming, especially if you have to conduct several reviews all at
By Kevin Eikenberry, co-founder of the Remote Leadership Institute. Shiny object syndrome. Most of us have at least a touch of it. The moment your team has mastered one technology, you read about a new one that you just have to give a try. Just about the time you are making some progress on a task, your
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